Ashwood South Carolina Map

About Ashwood, South Carolina

Ashwood is a locality in Lee County, South Carolina, United States. It is a small community with a population of 50. The population density is 3.8 people per km². Ashwood is located at 34.1090°N, 80.3165°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 29153.

Ashwood rests in a landscape of subtle contours, where the land gently slopes and the air often carries the humid breath of distant waters. It lies 13.1 miles north of Sumter, SC (from Sumter, SC: bearing 6°T), and is situated 9.1 miles north-east of Dalzell. Pines, their needles whispering in the breeze, mingle with the broader leaves of oaks and maples, creating a mosaic of greens that shift with the seasons. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, filters through the canopy with a softened intensity, casting long, warm shadows across the sandy soil. The quietude here is not absolute but a layered presence, punctuated by the calls of unseen birds and the distant hum of agricultural machinery, a gentle reminder of the life that sustains this corner of Lee County. The history of Ashwood is intrinsically linked to the fertile earth and the waterways that have long nourished its inhabitants. For generations, cotton fields and tobacco farms dominated the economy, their harvests shaping the rhythms of life and the very character of the place. While agriculture remains a vital thread, the economic fabric of Ashwood has broadened, embracing small businesses and the quiet industriousness of those who call it home. The legacy of its past is not a grand monument but is evident in the enduring spirit of its people and the quiet dignity of the land itself, a place where time seems to flow at a pace that allows for contemplation.

About This Ashwood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ashwood, South Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.109044, -80.316465. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Ashwood and Lee County.

Detailed location data for Ashwood includes the ZIP code (29010), telephone area code (803, 839), county seat of Lee County (Bishopville), and school district assignment (Lee County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Ashwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.